18 – Why not use subsea cables instead?

SHETL and SPT prepared reports which were provided as evidence to the public inquiry in respect of using subsea cables as an alternative. Proposals were also submitted by third parties. The precognitions of the specialists who prepared the reports on behalf of the companies can be seen on the public inquiry website (www.beaulydenny.co.uk ) The evidence shows that a subsea cable will be significantly more expensive and will not deliver the additonal grid capacity required to gather and connect the land-based renewable developments that are required.